Pesticide Use in Virginia Questions and Answers

Unit 1. Pesticide Use in Virginia, Unit 2: Principles of Pest Control, Unit 3: Pe
ticide Labeling, Unit 4: Formulations, Unit 5: Pesticides in Our Environmen
Unit 6: Harmful Effects and Emergency Response, Unit 7: Personal Protectiv
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1. 1.1 - What is the main purpose of the Virginia Core Manual?: to support the
general safety training for all pesticide users; this will assist in becoming a competent
pesticide manager
2. 1.2 - What State Law set the rules for Pesticide use in Virginia?: The Virginia
Pesticide Control Act (VPCA)
3. 1.3 - What two state agencies are responsible for ensuring the safe use of
pesticide in Virginia?: the two state agencies are:

1. The Virginia Pesticide Control Board
2. The Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
4. 1.4 - What is the difference between a private applicator and a commercial
applicator?: Private: Farmer using restricted-use pesticide to assist in agricultural
production on private land

Commercial: Pest control on job sites for the general public
5. 1.5 - What is the main difference between the four classes of commercial
applicators?: 1. Pesticide Business for Hire (Termite Control, Lawn Care)
2. Pesticide Business NOT for Hire (Private Schools, indoors)
3. Government Employee for local, state, or federal agency
4. Inactive Applicator maintaining certification
6. 1.6 - How does a registered technician differ from a certified commercial
applicator?: A registered technician may ONLY USE GENERAL-USE pesticides,
unless under the supervision of the commercial applicator
7. 1.7 - What sort of training is required of registered technicians?: at least 20
hours of instruction, self-study, and 20 hours of on-site training
8. 1.8 - What sort of credentials do you need to apply to take a commercial
applicator exam in Virginia?: One of the following:

- a valid Virginia Registered Technician certificate (1yr)

- valid commercial applicator certificate from another state similar to VA

- proof of enough formal education, training, and experience to qualify for testing
9. 1.9 - What are the formats for the certification exams? Where are exams
given?: Format: Paper & Pencil / Touchscreen computer (multiple choice)



, Unit 1. Pesticide Use in Virginia, Unit 2: Principles of Pest Control, Unit 3: Pe
ticide Labeling, Unit 4: Formulations, Unit 5: Pesticides in Our Environmen
Unit 6: Harmful Effects and Emergency Response, Unit 7: Personal Protectiv
Equipment, Uni...


Location: DMV Customer Service Centers
10. 1.10 - In which commercial applicator category would you need certifica-
tion if you controlled weeds along roadsides for the Virginia Department of
Transportation?: Category 6, Right-of-Way Pest Control
11. 1.11 - In Virginia, who is required to have a pesticide business license?: per-
sons engaged in distribution, application, or recommendation of a pesticide product;
RegTechs & CA's need license in order to do the above
12. 1.12 - What responsibilities are common to all certified applicators?: 1.
Adhering to the pesticide label
2. Supervising applicators in their charge
3. Keeping records of pesticide applicators
4. Reporting accidents or incidents
5. Attending approved continuing-education courses required to keep certificates in
force
13. 1.13 - Name the required elements of a written report describing a pesticide
accident.: 1. Names of the individuals involved in the accident
2. Names of pesticides used
3. Quantity of pesticide spilled and containment procedures
4. Time, date, and location of the accident or incident
5. Cleanup or repair actions taken
6. Name and location of nearby water bodies that might be contaminated by a
pesticide accident or spill
14. 1.14 - Name the two ways in which a certified applicator can become
re-certified.: 1. Through approved continuing-education courses

2. Retaking the appropriate exams
15. 1.15 - Do records need to be kept for application of all pesticides or just
those classified as restricted use?: - Private applicators must keep records of
restricted-use pesticides

- Commercial applicators (& RegTechs) must keep records of ALL pesticide appli-
cations
16. 1.16 - What sort of records must sellers of RUP's keep?: any licensed
pesticide business selling RUP's must keep SALES RECORDS



, Unit 1. Pesticide Use in Virginia, Unit 2: Principles of Pest Control, Unit 3: Pe
ticide Labeling, Unit 4: Formulations, Unit 5: Pesticides in Our Environmen
Unit 6: Harmful Effects and Emergency Response, Unit 7: Personal Protectiv
Equipment, Uni...

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HowlongmustapplicatorsorbusinesseskeeprecordsofRUPsales and of comm
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ercial applications of any pesticides?: Two years
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An employee of a daycare center places ant baits in the lobby of the center a
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nd sprays for cockroaches. Does this employee need to be certified?:Yes.Pe
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rsonis a commercial applicator NOT for hire.A daycare is a sensitive area where pe
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What is the difference between the limited certificate category (87) and the sin
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gle product certification category (86) for private applicators.: LC
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= allows use of a single RUP for one identified specific purpose
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SPC = allows use of a single RUP in emergencies or special cases
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InVirginia, who needs to be certified to use pesticides?Who does not?: Neces
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sary: commercial pesticide users, private applicators, and users of RUP's
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- General use users X2 X2




- Farm workers under private applicator supervision
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- Researchers
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- Janitors
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21. 1.21 - What is a commercial applicator of record?What are their duties?: -
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Commercial applicator makes pesticide recommendations for a fee;responsible for th
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e safety of all pesticide applicators as well as the recommendations
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Explain the differences between key pests, occasional pests, and secondar
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y pests.: Key: nearly always present, always require regular control
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, Unit 1. Pesticide Use in Virginia, Unit 2: Principles of Pest Control, Unit 3: Pe
ticide Labeling, Unit 4: Formulations, Unit 5: Pesticides in Our Environmen
Unit 6: Harmful Effects and Emergency Response, Unit 7: Personal Protectiv
Equipment, Uni...

Secondary: only require control under certain conditions (eliminate, or absence)
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What should you do first if you observe damage to a plant,animal, or valuable pr
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oduct or commodity?: identify the cause
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